Pop-Up Markets

Pop-up markets

Growing Together, Evolving Intentionally

When Quirk Social hosted our very first market in 2020, we couldn’t have imagined how far those early tables, conversations and connections would take us.

What began as a seven-week Holiday Market to support local makers during the pandemic quickly grew into something much bigger — a community built on showing up, supporting one another and growing together.

1

Where It Led

Those relationships became the foundation for everything that followed, including our retail home, The Social Spot Marketplace. Vendors became collaborators, audiences became advocates, and our events grew well beyond a single day or venue.

2

A Thoughtful Change

As the local market landscape has evolved, we’ve reflected on how to operate sustainably and with intention. We’ve made the decision to step away from producing standalone markets and focus our energy where we can have the greatest long-term impact.

3

Vendors Still Matter

You’ll find vendor opportunities integrated into our key events, in-store pop-ups, and the chance to become a year-round vendor inside The Social Spot Marketplace.

We’re deeply grateful for how far we’ve come and for the people who helped us get here. We look forward to continuing to work together in new and evolving ways.

For makers & small businesses

Current Vendor Opportunities

Year-round

The Social Spot Marketplace

Apply to become a year-round vendor or book an in-store pop-up in Historic Downtown Cochrane.

Visit The Social Spot

Summer

Bow Valley Boot Stomp

Vendor spots at Cochrane’s country music festival.

Visit bootstomp.ca

Returning in 2027

Cochrane Food Fest

Food trucks, vendors and entertainment — dates to be announced.

Learn More

Returning in 2027

Cochrane Pet Expo

Pet businesses, rescues and makers — dates to be announced.

Learn More

Questions?

Let’s Connect

Want to be the first to know when vendor applications open? Join our mailing list or get in touch.

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Quirk Social is Cochrane’s go-to event management company, creating standout community experiences like Bow Valley Boot Stomp, Taste of Cochrane, The Haunted Hayloft, Cochrane Food Fest and Cochrane Pet Expo. In collaboration with the Cochrane & Area Events Society, we produce major events like the Canada Day Celebration and Labour Day Parade, working closely with Cochrane Tourism, the Town of Cochrane and the Chamber of Commerce to bring our community together.

We also own and operate The Social Spot Marketplace, a shop in Historic Downtown Cochrane showcasing local makers and small businesses.

Get in Touch

222 1st Street W
Cochrane, AB T4C 2E7

(403) 478-1159
hello@quirksocial.ca

Awards & Recognition

2025 Cochrane Eagle Readers Choice Awards Bronze - Favourite Local Entrepreneur2024 Cochrane Eagle Readers Choice Awards Silver - Favourite Local Entrepreneur2024 Cochrane Eagle Readers Choice Awards Silver - Best Gift / Jewelry Store2024 Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Award Nominee
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